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Volvo 900 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,316 cc

R507 DFBMOT history

R507 DFB is a blue petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 6 Nov 1997. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 224,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2025
Mileage
224,443 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2024
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R507 DFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,316 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
6 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R507 DFB was last recorded at 224,443 miles on 20 Nov 2024, 12,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,848 miles · 8 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
12,595 miles
Average per year
6,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 224,443 miles
  • 2023 – 211,848 miles
  • 2022 – 204,199 miles
  • 2021 – 197,890 miles
  • 2020 – 194,040 miles
  • 2019 – 187,815 miles
  • 2018 – 181,359 miles
  • 2017 – 165,633 miles
  • 2016 – 150,992 miles
  • 2015 – 138,848 miles
  • 2014 – 136,550 miles
  • 2010 – 129,971 miles
  • 2009 – 123,766 miles
  • 2008 – 119,181 miles
  • 2007 – 115,350 miles
  • 2006 – 108,946 miles
  • 2005 – 102,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,443 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2008

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,443 miles (+12,595)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    224,443 miles
    Test number
    327037334309
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass211,848 miles (+7,649)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    211,848 miles
    Test number
    416493308888
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  3. Pass204,199 miles (+6,309)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    204,199 miles
    Test number
    347689001123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass197,890 miles (+3,850)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    197,890 miles
    Test number
    243607252265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass194,040 miles (+6,225)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    194,040 miles
    Test number
    681075067808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass187,815 miles (+6,456)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    187,815 miles
    Test number
    101917107232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass181,359 miles (+15,726)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    181,359 miles
    Test number
    334121512963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass165,633 miles (+14,641)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    165,633 miles
    Test number
    488500334812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass150,992 miles (+12,144)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    150,992 miles
    Test number
    210876827731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,848 miles (+2,298)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    138,848 miles
    Test number
    749260815145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass136,550 miles (+6,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    136,550 miles
    Test number
    249546434177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail129,971 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,971 miles
    Test number
    440191100303
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass129,971 miles (+6,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    129,971 miles
    Test number
    724071600346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass123,766 miles (+4,585)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    123,766 miles
    Test number
    654043959223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,181 miles (+3,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    119,181 miles
    Test number
    923177148208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass115,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    115,350 miles
    Test number
    972394267272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail115,350 miles (+6,404)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,350 miles
    Test number
    320342367215
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass108,946 miles (+6,945)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    108,946 miles
    Test number
    781083866292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass102,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    102,001 miles
    Test number
    211979865275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R507 DFB

Does R507 DFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R507 DFB expired on 19 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R507 DFB?
The MOT on R507 DFB expired on 19 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R507 DFB done?
R507 DFB was recorded at 224,443 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2024, an average of 6,393 miles a year.
Has R507 DFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R507 DFB has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2010.
Has the mileage on R507 DFB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R507 DFB find?
R507 DFB passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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